Auditions for MauritiusThe Walpole Footlighters are excited to announce open auditions for the suspenseful drama, Mauritius.
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AUDITION INFO:
Auditions will consist of readings from the script. To prepare, sides are posted HERE.
Actors are asked to sign up for an audition slot below. Groups will be seen in hour long slots over the two evenings.
To sign up, you must:
1) complete the audition form
2) upload acting experience list and headshot, and
3) schedule your audition slot, all done HERE.
Please arrive 10 minutes before your timeslot.
All conflicts must be indicated on the audition form as they will be taken into consideration during the casting process.
REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals will be Sunday afternoons, and Mondays and Thursdays in the evening starting at 7:15 PM. Rehearsals will begin late February.
PLOT SUMMARY:
Stamp collecting is far more risky than you think. After their mother’s death, two estranged half-sisters discover a book of rare stamps that may include the crown jewel for collectors. One sister tries to collect on the windfall, while the other resists for sentimental reasons. In this gripping tale, a seemingly simple sale becomes dangerous when three seedy, high-stakes collectors enter the sisters’ world, willing to do anything to claim the rare find as their own. For each of these five dynamic characters – this book of stamps may be their last and only hope.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN – All roles are open to any ethnicity and gender identification. The age range listed calls for a performer who can play that particular age. The age range, can be fluid as well:
JACKIE – Female, 20s – early 30s Can be timid and indecisive – but once she finally sets her mind to something – she will see it though no matter the cost. We see her grow from an emotionally fragile orphan to holding her own against three strong and dangerous men in an illegal high-stakes game.
PHILLIP – Male, late 20s – 40s Unapologetic in his inflated sense of self-worth and his geekiness. He knows more about stamps and storm trooper outfits then you could ever hope to learn - and while he’s not who you expect to be the alpha of the trio of men in this show - he knows opportunity when he sees it and how to finesse it.
DENNIS – Male, late 20s – 40s Smooth and confident on the outside, on the inside he is secretly hoping that everything doesn’t fall apart - while he likes people to think he has everything under his control - he knows deep down that he is relying on luck being on his side, and people falling for his smarmy charm.
MARY – Female, 30s – 40s Sentimental while also being closed-off. She puts on a stubborn front, but is easily flattered by men. While she’s anxious to put her family dynamics behind her - she wants desperately to beat Jackie in the family battle of wits.
STERLING – Male, 40s – 60s Nasty piece of work. While in his mind he thinks he’s in it for the money - he’s really in it for his ego. His world is his business - so to him all business is personal.
All characters use adult language throughout and are each involved in staged fights to be handled by a fight choreographer. Actors auditioning should be comfortable with this.
For questions regarding auditions or if you are unable to attend either night of auditions, please contact the Director at [email protected].
Please check our Audition Tips to help you prepare for auditions.
The Walpole Footlighters Playhouse is located at 2 Scout Road, East Walpole, MA. Click here for directions to the Playhouse.
Auditions will consist of readings from the script. To prepare, sides are posted HERE.
Actors are asked to sign up for an audition slot below. Groups will be seen in hour long slots over the two evenings.
To sign up, you must:
1) complete the audition form
2) upload acting experience list and headshot, and
3) schedule your audition slot, all done HERE.
Please arrive 10 minutes before your timeslot.
All conflicts must be indicated on the audition form as they will be taken into consideration during the casting process.
REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals will be Sunday afternoons, and Mondays and Thursdays in the evening starting at 7:15 PM. Rehearsals will begin late February.
PLOT SUMMARY:
Stamp collecting is far more risky than you think. After their mother’s death, two estranged half-sisters discover a book of rare stamps that may include the crown jewel for collectors. One sister tries to collect on the windfall, while the other resists for sentimental reasons. In this gripping tale, a seemingly simple sale becomes dangerous when three seedy, high-stakes collectors enter the sisters’ world, willing to do anything to claim the rare find as their own. For each of these five dynamic characters – this book of stamps may be their last and only hope.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN – All roles are open to any ethnicity and gender identification. The age range listed calls for a performer who can play that particular age. The age range, can be fluid as well:
JACKIE – Female, 20s – early 30s Can be timid and indecisive – but once she finally sets her mind to something – she will see it though no matter the cost. We see her grow from an emotionally fragile orphan to holding her own against three strong and dangerous men in an illegal high-stakes game.
PHILLIP – Male, late 20s – 40s Unapologetic in his inflated sense of self-worth and his geekiness. He knows more about stamps and storm trooper outfits then you could ever hope to learn - and while he’s not who you expect to be the alpha of the trio of men in this show - he knows opportunity when he sees it and how to finesse it.
DENNIS – Male, late 20s – 40s Smooth and confident on the outside, on the inside he is secretly hoping that everything doesn’t fall apart - while he likes people to think he has everything under his control - he knows deep down that he is relying on luck being on his side, and people falling for his smarmy charm.
MARY – Female, 30s – 40s Sentimental while also being closed-off. She puts on a stubborn front, but is easily flattered by men. While she’s anxious to put her family dynamics behind her - she wants desperately to beat Jackie in the family battle of wits.
STERLING – Male, 40s – 60s Nasty piece of work. While in his mind he thinks he’s in it for the money - he’s really in it for his ego. His world is his business - so to him all business is personal.
All characters use adult language throughout and are each involved in staged fights to be handled by a fight choreographer. Actors auditioning should be comfortable with this.
For questions regarding auditions or if you are unable to attend either night of auditions, please contact the Director at [email protected].
Please check our Audition Tips to help you prepare for auditions.
The Walpole Footlighters Playhouse is located at 2 Scout Road, East Walpole, MA. Click here for directions to the Playhouse.